Thank you for all your donations that allow us to do these important checks & keep our ponies happy & healthy for the important job that they do.

We would also like to thank Laura who on a previous visit very kindly donated us a ceramic infused rug (modelled by Rio) which helps to warm & loosen up back muscles before riding.

Interesting fact- Did you know that one saddle doesn't fit all (many different saddle sizes & makes on the market) & it's not enough to get the saddle fit checked only once because ponies body shape can change quickly (ageing, weight gain/loss, muscle gain/loss) meaning a saddle that fitted them last year (or even a few months ago) may no longer fit them & can cause discomfort/pain. Saddles should be checked by a qualified saddler.

At Shiresmill our ponies get their saddle fit checked at least annually & sometimes more often if we are concerned about the fit or if they have changed body shape.